Amity University Uttar Pradesh organized a “Special Convocation” at University Campus, Sector-125, Noida to honor Prof. (Dr.) Ted Bianco with the Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa for his exceptional vision, deep commitment to research, propagation of Scientific inquiry, continuous exemplary efforts in innovating technology, strategic vision in pursuit of excellence and dedication to the good of humanity.
Prof. (Dr.) Ted Bianco founded the Division of Technology Transfer in 2002 at Wellcome Trust with the primary goal of translating basic research into health products and public health tools in areas of unmet medical needs. He leads a team of business development analysts, lawyers and administrators who, together with independent experts, provide due diligence, governance and oversight to manage a project portfolio approaching £1 billion. Prior to joining the Trust, Ted spent 25 years in Biomedical research specializing in tropical medicine and infectious diseases.
Mr. Aseem Chauhan- Chancellor, Amity declared the Special convocation open.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ashok K Chauhan- Founder President, Amity Group said that it’s a momentous occasion for Amity when a great Scientist, an Achiever par excellence and a real go-getter- Prof. Ted Bianco is being honored with Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa). Sharing the aim and mission of his life, Dr. Ashok K Chauhan shared that he wants to make India a “Superpower by 2030” through Research and Innovation and Amity University the best University in the world. He stressed that Prof. Ted Bianco is an inspiration and motivation for all the Researchers and Scientists of Amity who are a distinguished fraternity targeted towards specialized Research and Innovation.
Accepting the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Science, Prof. (Dr.) Ted Bianco thanked Amity University for acknowledging his efforts and contribution. Sharing his views, he said that it is people who do things; people who in collective groups are called organizations. Those collective groups are capable of doing profound things when there is an underlying vision, good intent and motivation. He appraised the gathering that the core values of Wellcome Trust focus on people who are encouraged to create a network for building inter-disciplinary models at Wellcome Trust. Commending India, Prof. Bianco said that every year, India is increasing its aspirations, improving the wellbeing of its people and increasing its power to change the world. He lamented that human beings have abused the planet far too long and the need of the hour is people who could look at this problem especially climate change mitigation objectively and expressed his hope that Amity would play a big role in this direction through integrated thinking. He advised the people to never put an end to the learning in their lives. He opined that lectures could be the biggest legacy for the students who are motivated to rethink and think beyond through lectures. He remarked that whatever Wellcome Trust does in India, it hopes to do much in India and with Amity, it will still be a drop in the bucket compared to the power of this nation when spurred into action. He commended India as the biggest democracy on the planet with a hunger to do well.